Hymen, oh Hyménée!: Juan Luna’s love in a time of lunacy

Juan Luna’s ‘Hymen, oh Hyménée!’ drowns the public with overwhelming passion for the last time, 132 years later. From Oct. 7 to Oct. 16, the Ayala Museum held a special one-object exhibit. It was for a painting dubbed as “the holy grail of Philippine...

The popularity of book fairs

It was my first time, some three years ago,...

FOOD REVIEW: Paradise Dynasty at Greenbelt, Makati

Celebrating the world’s first 8-flavored xiao long bao &...

NJLA 2025: The Graphic Salute Awardees

Christian George Acevedo, 32, is a librarian, teacher, writer,...

100 Years of Graphic

No Names, Strictly Personal

I found a 1929 Graphic issue at the National Library in Manila. Reading through it, one thing immediately stood out: Some articles were without bylines.

GRAPHIC ARCHIVE: “Those Who Skip in the Night”

While from the standpoint of a layman, government bureaus seem to be working smoothly the year around, still auditors detailed to look over records have unearthed grave anomalies that have existed for the past few years and yet kept secret by their directors.

The time outside our own

As we count the months, weeks, days, and hours to the centennial year of the Philippines Graphic in June 2027, we will walk down memory lane. With every issue, we will present to our readers snatches of the distant past—captured in reprints of Graphic stories, editorials, columns, illustrations, and photos published during the first five decades of the magazine. It is our way of showing to our readers how...

Cover Story

New study exposes LGU gaps in the Universal Health Care Law

A new study warns that bureaucratic bottlenecks, weak fiscal...

Swedish Diplomacy, according to Ambassador Anna Ferry

(In an exclusive interview with the Philippines Graphic, Swedish...

“For workers, the 4th SONA of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is a big letdown”—FFW

“Thumbs down,” said Arta Maines, president of a semiconductor...

Luxent Hotel welcomes NJLA 2025

With its sleek, contemporary glass façade, the classic and...

Order your copy of the 98th Anniversary Issue of the Philippines Graphic today!

You can still catch the June 2025 98th Anniversary...

Decoding K-pop Fandom Lingo—From Stan to Sasaeng (and Everything In Between)

Lost in Translation? Not Anymore! When you first enter K-pop...

Labor group joins Supreme Court case that seeks to end political dynasties in PHL

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW), a centrist labor...

FFW to Bicam: Pass ₱100-₱200 wage hike—across the board, sans distortions

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is urging the...

FFW Welcomes House Passage of ₱200 Wage Hike: ‘That was a Dunk Shot on 3rd Reading’

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has welcomed the...

Literature

The popularity of book fairs

It was my first time, some three years ago,...

The Asian Rights Fair-Manila Returns For Its Second Edition, Urging Stronger Regional Ties In Publishing

Manila, Philippines – The National Book Development Board (NBDB), the...

Imagination Peoples the Air: PH Brings Unique Narratives to the Biggest Global Book Fair

Manila, September 4, 2025 – Over 400 Philippine delegates—official...

Nominations Are Now Open For The 43rd National Book Awards

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The National Book Development Board (NBDB)...

Multi-Awarded Writer Irene Sarmiento Makes History As First Filipino Author At Germany’s White Ravens Festival 

Irene Sarmiento, award-winning writer of children’s book Tabon Girl and young...

Episodes

There are impulses that come at unforeseen moments long...

What a Child Cannot Learn from Books

When you wound a leather sofa with the forbidden razor...

House of Leaves

“A week ago, just before you arrived, DongJosé,” my...

The Bullet Wakes from Its Cruel Shell

I dance through air with a deadly grace. Yet mourn...

The One-Night Stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Maribel glanced at her plane seat, grateful that she...

72nd Palanca Awards inducts 4 new Hall of Fame awardees

Celebrates Filipino literary excellence at PICC anew The Carlos Palanca...

Boy in the Forest

Small step by small step I walk slowly toward...

Palihang Rogelio Sicat to hold its 17th workshop in June; political detainee among its 15 chosen writers for 2024

The prestigious Palihang Rogelio Sicat (Rogelio Sicat Writers Workshop)...

Edith L. Tiempo: Up close and personal

I met Edith L. Tiempo on the night I...

Graphic Reader trilingual editor takes home the Premio Antonio M. Abad Award

For her arresting collection of poems, Soy (I am),...

The humor of D. Paulo Dizon

A Google-search of his name will not yield much...

Ophelia Alcantara Dimalanta: Portrait of the Filipino Woman as Poet

The late great Ophelia Alcantara Dimalanta became one of...

Paz Marquez-Benitez: Between literature and history

Philippine history boiled, bubbled, and spewed trouble in the...

Carmen Guerrero Nakpil: Of legends & adventures

When Carmen Guerrero Nakpil peacefully breathed her last on...

Lualhati, Paano Ka Ginawa?

Lualhati Bautista is one hell of a woman. Her...

Feature

Through Greg’s brilliant eyes

TRIBUTE — On September 26, the Filipino literary titan, maestro of the Philippine short story, and former Graphic editor Gregorio C. Brillantes passed away at 92.

THE YOUNGEST HOPE OF A TRIBUNAL ON TRIAL

It looks like it’s going to be a long haul when you scan the country, or even just this part of town, from the corner of Taft and Padre Faura—a long dazed journey, not to “Philippines 2000,” the splendiferous miracle promised FVR’s faithful a mere seven years from now, but to reality of NIChood probably a century hence.

Will Solidarity please stand up?

I attended an awarding event once where I saw...

Marcos rights gains fall short; Ex-President Duterte, former top officials unpunished for ‘Drug War’ abuses—Human Rights Watch

(Bangkok, January 16, 2025) – The administration of Philippine President Ferdinand...

Pete Lacaba & Marra Lanot: On marriage and the muse

This Valentine’s month, we present to our readers a...

The full circle of Tony, Nick & Pete

Photo by Bernard Testa The last decade of the 20th...

Project Coffee

When God created the world in seven days, probably,...

Lifestyle

UP Mathematician Develops Framework to Describe Complex Quantum Operators

Mathematicians Dr. Arvin Lamando of the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Mathematics (UPD-CS IM) and...

UPD scholars win best presentations in 13th ASTHRDP Graduate Scholars’ Conference

Four scholars from the University of the Philippines –...

UP Scientists Study the Contributions of Katipunero Physician Francisco Tongio Liongson, MD

The lives and careers of the Filipino Ilustrados in...

First Skull of Extinct Elephant Relative Found in Cagayan, Philippines

The first-ever fossil skull of a Stegodon—an extinct relative...

Bird poop to the rescue: Using bird perches for forest regeneration

Reforestation activities typically involve planting trees in degraded areas....

UPD Study Uses AI Model to Predict Tropical Cyclone Rainfall

The Philippines is often hit by tropical cyclones (TCs),...

UP Scientists Uncover Influence of Reflected Shock Waves on Plasma Behavior

Scientists around the world have extensively studied the expansion...

‘Forged in Mentorship and Innovation’: New UPD-CS Dean Outlines Future Plans

As the University of the Philippines – Diliman College...

PH’s first metallomics research facility opens in UP Marine Science Institute

The UP Marine Science Institute opened the first metallomics...

FOOD REVIEW: Paradise Dynasty at Greenbelt, Makati

Celebrating the world’s first 8-flavored xiao long bao &...

Ateneo scientists research potential anti-ulcer vaccine

Since ancient times, it was thought that painful stomach...

Graphic Plus

Celebrate the legacy of Pedro Páramo at Instituto Cervantes

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the publication of Juan Rulfo's literary masterpiece Pedro Páramo, the Embassy of Mexico in the Philippines...

BingoPlus leads the next chapter in digital storytelling and mobile viewing

Kicking off the trendy short-form vertical drama format and...

SM Prime Nears Completion of P2.3 Billion SM Iloilo Redevelopment

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) is on track...

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts Lands Major Recognitions in Two Prestigious Hospitality Awards in the Philippines

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) continues to make remarkable...

Hymen, oh Hyménée!: Juan Luna’s love in a time of lunacy

Juan Luna’s ‘Hymen, oh Hyménée!’ drowns the public with...

Sinclair and Buildrite Stand with PIA Quezon City GMM 2025 in Advancing Sustainable Practices

Sinclair The New Generation Paint and Buildrite Construction Chemicals...

National University expands four campuses to reach more learners nationwide

PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, 17 November 2025 — National University (NU),...

GCash Study Now, Pay Later supports students’ college journeys to help build their future

The stories of three independent working students — Xander, Lee,...

BingoPlus leads the next chapter in digital storytelling and mobile viewing

Kicking off the trendy short-form vertical drama format and...

SM Prime Nears Completion of P2.3 Billion SM Iloilo Redevelopment

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) is on track...

The Philippines Graphic Reader

The Gardener

Flowers grew in the cracks of the gardener’s calloused hands as she glanced at the garden she cultivates She never wanted to disrupt their...

Lighter

It was Kimmy’s last night at work. Before the shift ended, she grabbed a box in her locker where she kept...

Echoes of the Blue Fire

Our ancestors believed the butat-iw were bad omens. They appeared...

Still Life with Twelve Sunflowers, after Scrolling

Van Gogh’s sunflowers  — all twelve of them  — so lively,...

The Weight of Small Things

Fear is at the back of her mind, a...

GUERILLA DOWNPOUR

There is no warning— the sky, a sudden insurgent, opens with                    ...